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Fiat 500 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VW ID.5?

Fiat 500 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

500

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,031 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 240 km more than the Fiat 500.

ID.5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.5 offers clearly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers considerably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 921 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries clearly more – 552 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 227 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 571 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,631 mm
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
155 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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